Bleach Baths for Recurrent Skin Infections

For individuals who suffer from severe eczema, folliculitis, impetigo, hidradenitis, boils, and/or skin infections... bleach baths may be very helpful to help resolve these skin conditions. Keep in mind that bleach baths is no different than chlorinated water in a swimming pool. Bleach is simply chlorine! At the strengths that are recommended, a bleach bath is simply like a double strength chlorine swimming pool. Just like a swimming pool, it is not a problem if small amounts are ingested or get into eyes. And just like how chlorine in a swimming pool can decrease the overall bacterial load in the pool water, bleach baths can similarly decrease the overall bacterial load on the skin that keeps getting infected.

Steps are as follows:
1. Start by adding lukewarm water to fill a tub for a normal bath (about 40 gallons).

2. Put 1/4 cup of common liquid bleach (for example, Clorox) into the bath water if tub is 1/2 full. It would be double that if the tub is full. Check the bleach bottle to make sure that the concentration of bleach (also known as sodium hypochlorite) is about 6 percent.

3. Completely mix the added bleach in the water. This should create a solution of diluted bleach (about 0.005 percent), which is just a little stronger than chlorinated swimming pool water.

4. Soak in the chlorinated water for about 10 minutes.

5. Thoroughly rinse the skin clear with lukewarm, fresh water at the end of the bleach bath.

6. As soon as you’re finished rinsing off, pat dry. Do not rub dry, as this is the same as scratching!

7. Immediately apply any prescribed medication and/or emollients.

8. Repeat bleach baths two to three times a week or as prescribed by the physician.

Do NOT use undiluted bleach directly on the skin. Even diluted bleach baths can potentially cause dryness and/or irritation.

Do NOT use bleach baths if there are any breaks or open areas in the skin (may cause intense stinging and burning).

Do NOT use bleach baths if the individual has contact allergy to chlorine.

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[fauquierent]

Keep in mind that bleach baths is no different than chlorinated water in a swimming pool. Bleach is simply chlorine! At the strengths that are recommended, a bleach bath is simply like a double strength chlorine swimming pool. Just like a swimming pool, it is not a problem if small amounts are ingested or get into eyes. And just like how chlorine in a swimming pool can decrease the overall bacterial load in the pool water, bleach baths can similarly decrease the overall bacterial load on the skin that keeps getting infected over and over.

[WidowB]

The only problem with this video is it recommends rinsing off. If you are doing bleach baths for skin conditions you should not rinse off. Same for dogs but the dilution for dogs is 1 cup of bleach to every 10 gallons of water & Vet recommends NOT rinsing off. Its important for humans or animals to soak for 10 min covering entire body.

[jek]

The limitation here is the math. Chlorox has 8.2% hypochlorite, which is the high end for consumer bleach. Swimming pool conditions are about 1 to 2 oz chlorox per 30 gallons. I'd go with 1 ounce because swimming pools are dealing with many dirty bodies, whereas a tub of clean water doesn't need so much reactive chlorine. Bleach from "dollar" stores contains very little bleach, it's almost all water with a tiny amount of hypochlorite..the labels don't even report the amount of hypochlorite in those products.

[tag.ID]

Did chlorine kill scabies?, because next month my school got a swimming lesson, I don't want to make my friend itchy like me

[beckhamzhang]

Should use none concentrated bleach or concentrated bleach or either?

[Mak-et]

Oatmeal coconut oil and fragrance free epson salt is better.

[woodfloorsjohnny]

Sounds dangerous...what affect on liver??🤔

[DehGoattt]

Bruh i always experimenting. I put a plastic over my whole bed and throw clorox on it. I have a severe infection on my back. Then I lay down on it. I bawl for 35 mind straight.